The top-of-the-table clash in the Heathcote and District Football League did not disappoint, with Lockington-Bamawm United coming away with a hard-fought 12.4 (76) to 8.9 (57) win against Leitchville-Gunbower.

Playing at Leitchville, both teams played a high-pressure and contested game of football, with the Cats just showing a bit more composure in front of goal and greater efficiency with the ball to edge the match.

Chris Hudson, Simon Keleher and Matt Bongiovanni impressed the most for LBU, with Matt Deledio and Kahl Oliver kicking seven goals between them.

Jake Truefeldt, Will Brereton and Hoby Bussey were the best players for the Bombers on a day they celebrated the Leitchville premierships of 1969, ’74 and ’75.

LBU’s John Halloran was reported in the second quarter.

■ Huntly finally recorded its first win for the season with a strong win against Colbinabbin, 15.8 (98) to 7.4 (46).

The Hawks kicked away in the opening term with five goals to one and did not look back, with Lachie O’Toole finishing with five goals.

Matt Jeffries, Stacy Fiske and Harry Whittle were the home team’s best players, while Lochie Sirett, Matt Riordan and Pat O’Brien tried hard for the Grasshoppers.

Leroy Miller also finished with three goals.

■ North Bendigo recorded a massive 108-point win against Heathcote, 22.16 (148) to 5.10 (40).

Most of the damage was done in the second and third terms, with 13 goals to three.

Cameron Moore, Damien Webb and Aaryn Craig all kicked three goals, while the team’s best were Anthony Plim, Matt Sawyer and Brendan Jennings.

Daniel Carroll, Kylie Siedel and James Carroll tried hard for the Saints.

■ A blistering eight-goal first quarter set Mt Pleasant up for a big win against Elmore, 22.17 (149) to 13.7 (85).

The Mounts kicked 13 goals to three in the first and last quarters to bookend the 64-point win.

Kain Robins was the shining light for the home side, booting six goals in a best-on-ground performance, while Luke Milroy (three goals) and Tim Hill also starred.

Matt Gretgrix (five goals) and Nathan Whipp (three goals) also had an impact.

No details were available for Elmore.

MFL

Echuca United recorded a massive 181-point win against an undermanned Cobram, triumphing 29.16 (190) to 1.3 (9).

The match was over as a contest by the first break, as the Eagles led 55-2.

Led by an eight-goal haul to Tim O’Keefe, the Lions earned a vital 22-point lead with a good third quarter.

Hugh Robertson and Brett Meredith led the way for the home team, while Saad Saad finished with four majors.

Daniel Willis matched Saad for the Bears, while Nick Allan, Ash Holland Rhys O’Sullivan were constant sources for inspiration for the visitors.

■ Shepparton United and Kyabram were playing tonight in the final game of the first week of the split round.

PDFL

Mathoura recorded its first win under coach Mick McInnes with a thumping 19.17 (131) to 4.1 (25) win away against Deniliquin Rovers.

The Timbercutters kept the opposition scoreless to half-time while adding 13 goals of their own to celebrate the win.

Andrew Mortimer, Matt Nunan and Chris Allingham were the team’s best in its first win for the season, while Nathan Kavanagh (five goals), Brett Weldon (five) and David Reardon (three) were the leading goal-kickers.

Damien Hope, Joseph Hay and Marc Braybon were the best for the Rovers.

■ Tocumwal came out on top after an enthralling encounter against Picola United, winning 14.10 (94) to 13.12 (90).

No more than seven points separated the teams at any end of term, with the Bloods just holding on.

Michael O’Riordan (three goals), Russell Sheriff (three) and Jacob Hore led the way for the home side, while Dylan Flanagan also kicked three majors.

Clinton Barnes, Dylan Cunningham (five goals) and Scott Miles almost saw their team to victory, while Greg Boxall booted three goals.